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Sable Altura Fire District

Coverage of Sable Altura Fire District in the Nexus archive.

Earliest in view: Jul 17 · 00:57 UTCMost recent: Jul 20 · 00:00 UTC
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Arapahoe County Sheriffs Officeorganization2Ginger Delgadoperson2Tara Monksperson2Rich Solomonperson2Arapahoe County Fairgroundsplace2radon gastopic2U.S. Army Corps of Engineersorganization1carbon monoxidetopic1PCBstopic1missile silostopic1
Recent coverage
  • SECURITYJul 20 · 00:00 UTCKOAA NBC5 COLORADO SPRINGS
    Stuck in a missile silo? Expect a hefty rescue bill from Arapahoe County

    Arapahoe County is imposing a $5,000 fee per person for rescues in abandoned missile silos after five incidents in two years, including two in July. The Sable Altura Fire District described the rescues as dangerous due to hazards like cave-like darkness, toxic gases, and limited communication, with a 2024 near-fatal accident highlighting the risks.

  • SECURITYJul 17 · 00:57 UTCKMGH DENVER7
    Stuck in a missile silo? Expect a hefty rescue bill from Arapahoe County

    Arapahoe County officials are imposing a $5,000 per-person rescue fee for abandoned missile silo incidents after five rescues in two years, including two in July 2024. The silos, built during the Cold War, pose extreme dangers like darkness, toxic gases, and structural hazards, with rescuers facing communication challenges and life-threatening risks.